Andrew Lobb

We met Andrew Lobb at the annual Gathering of the Community of Aidan and Hilda (UK) this June in Warwickshire. Andrew is a well known folk singer and, as his songs reveal, a bard of the Northumbria region. His passion for the land and his love of the saints of Northumbria shine through his music.

Charlotte Lobb, Andrew’s wife, is the membership secretary for the Community in the UK. To learn more of Andrew’s music or order CDs, visit his web site at www.andrewlobb.co.uk.

Pools of Light
This CD celebrates both the land of Northumbria and the mission from Iona eventually carried through by St. Aidan. Andrews songs are interspersed with commentary from author and retired Vicar of Lindisfarne, David Adam and Ray Simpson, the Guardian of the Community of Aidan and Hilda.
(The highlighted song connects to audio samples of the song. These are in mp3 format.)
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  1. Reflections beside Iona
  2. Fidden Point
  3. Indian Summer
  4. Before We Say Goodbye (R. Simpson)
  5. Corman’s Lament
  6. Lost Opportunities (D. Adam)
  7. An Island Calling
  8. Standing in the Gap (D. Adam)
  9. For All Creatures Great and Small
  10. Pelagius (R. Simpson)
  11. Cry in the dark
  12. Weep for Winter
  13. Learning to Fly (D. Adam)
  14. The Sound of a Song

Streams of Life
Andrew continues his celebration of the land and culture this time taking the story from Aidan to Cuthbert. David Adam and Ray Simpson continue with their comments and stories
(The highlighted songs connect to audio samples of the song. These are in mp3 format.)

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  1. Christmas Came to Northumbria
  2. The Eve of the Great Nativity (R. Simpson)
  3. Cuthbert
  4. Cuthbert and the Eagle (D. Adam)
  5. The Eastertree
  6. The Dream of the Rood (R. Simpson, Trad.)
  7. Watch the River Flow
  8. Lament for the loss of folklore (D. Adam)
    Lament for Alnwick (D. Adam)
  9. Aidan
  10. Aidan and the horse (D. Adam)
  11. Today
  12. Prayer of Dedication (R. Simpson
  13. Life’s Dance
  14. The Wild Geese (D. Adam)